Temporary Postdoctoral Scientist Freeman Lab

Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Freeman Lab is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Scientist to work on NIH and VA aging research projects that examine neuroinflammatory changes in the CNS with ages between sexes and in models of Alzheimers Disease pathology.

These projects utilize transgenic mice with cell-type specific labeling and inhibition of specific signaling molecules that allows for cell type-specific understanding of these processes. These projects involve extensive flow cytometry analysis to characterize track and sort cell types and phenotypes. These projects also integrate animal behavior biochemical assessments and state-of-the-art sequencing and imaging.

The lab environment is highly supportive of learning new techniques for molecular biology neuroimmunology proteomics epigenetics and bioinformatics. The ideal candidate will be innovative collaborative and highly motivated who can work independently but also with other investigators of varied training experience. The environment within the Aging Research Community at OMRF/OKC VAMC/OUHSC is rich with opportunities for students and postdocs. Aging research (Geroscience) is a cross-institution thematic priority and the program has grown dramatically in recent years through the addition of new faculty the Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging and the Geroscience Training Program (T32).

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in a biological science biochemistry molecular biology biology reproductive biology physiology chemistry physics or other relevant area M.D. or equivalent.
Highly motivated and enthusiastic about science.
Must be detail-oriented organized and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate and write summaries of result.
Professionalism while interacting with a diverse group of people personalities and cultures.

Preferred Qualifications
Individuals with previous experience in neuroinflammation flow cytometry immunology and bioinformatics are particularly encouraged to apply.

OMRF Overview
Founded in 1946 the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nations oldest most respected independent nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimers disease cancer lupus multiple sclerosis and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nations leaders in patents per scientist.

Located in Oklahoma City a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area with low cost of living short commute times and a diversified economy OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a collective commitment to our mission . . . so that more may live longer healthier lives. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.